Is Hempstead High School a good school?

Hempstead High School ranks in the bottom 13.7% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Hempstead High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Hempstead High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hempstead High School?

Students at Hempstead High School are 64% Hispanic, 21% African American, 14% White.

What schools feed into Hempstead High School?

Hempstead High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hempstead Elementary Middle : Hempstead Middle

Hempstead High School

Summary:

Hempstead High School is a public high school in Hempstead, Texas, serving 465 students in grades 9-12. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (63.87%), with significant African American (21.29%) and White (14.41%) populations. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 15-20% of Texas high schools and has received a 1-star rating out of 5 for several years, indicating very low academic performance compared to other schools in the state.

Hempstead High School's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-15% for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, as well as for students with low socioeconomic status and those at risk of dropping out. The school's STAAR EOC test scores are significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas, and its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 78.6% and 95.0%, lower than the state average. The school's dropout rate has also been higher than the state average, ranging from 2.1% to 3.5% in recent years.

In contrast, nearby schools such as Trinity Charter School - Brenham Campus, Bellville High School, and Waller High School generally outperform Hempstead High School on academic metrics, suggesting that the challenges faced by Hempstead High School are not necessarily shared by all schools in the surrounding area. Despite the school's current challenges, the data suggests that there is room for improvement, as Hempstead High School's performance for certain subgroups, such as Gifted and Talented students and Special Education students, is relatively better than its overall performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

801 Donoho
Hempstead, TX 77445-1007

(979) 826-3331

District: Hempstead Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1715^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,430

Feeder schools for Hempstead High School:

Elementary:	Hempstead Elementary
Middle:	Hempstead Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 465

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.9%

African American:

21.3%

White:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hempstead High School ranks worse than 86.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hempstead High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Hempstead High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.9%), African American (21.3%), White (14.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hempstead High School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Hempstead High School employs 37.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hempstead High School is $15,430.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hempstead High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hempstead High School 1715^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Hempstead High School in the ranking list.)

Hempstead Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hempstead Independent School District (Isd) 932^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hempstead High School

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Rank History for all students at Hempstead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	22.10	1262^nd	1427	11.6%
2005	13.20	1318^th	1429	7.8%
2006	38.17	1061^st	1430	25.8%
2007	38.64	1109^th	1497	25.9%
2008	46.28	1011^th	1510	33.0%
2009	36.65	1223^rd	1539	20.5%
2010	37.11	1272^nd	1568	18.9%
2011	48.13	1144^th	1672	31.6%
2012	36.96	1164^th	1603	27.4%
2013	31.87	1250^th	1652	24.3%
2014	17.88	1522^nd	1734	12.2%
2015	17.90	1510^th	1743	13.4%
2016	34.21	1295^th	1762	26.5%
2017	19.13	1459^th	1777	17.9%
2018	22.85	1425^th	1797	20.7%
2019	23.10	1477^th	1857	20.5%
2021	19.24	1540^th	1861	17.2%
2022	14.99	1615^th	1876	13.9%
2023	13.48	1695^th	1961	13.6%
2024	14.18	1715^th	1987	13.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hempstead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.58	888^th	1113	20.2%
2019	27.27	870^th	1136	23.4%
2021	21.97	1018^th	1195	14.8%
2022	12.31	1221^st	1278	4.5%
2023	14.69	1240^th	1371	9.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hempstead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.22	594^th	1347	55.9%
2019	19.11	1255^th	1357	7.5%
2021	19.03	1282^nd	1382	7.2%
2022	17.58	1333^rd	1418	6.0%
2023	37.20	881^st	1478	40.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hempstead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.08	1467^th	1794	18.2%
2019	23.89	1516^th	1818	16.6%
2021	14.74	1645^th	1848	11.0%
2022	14.58	1644^th	1847	11.0%
2023	13.44	1672^nd	1897	11.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Hempstead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.94	1494^th	1781	16.1%
2019	17.42	1551^st	1798	13.7%
2021	19.98	1487^th	1815	18.1%
2022	21.36	1490^th	1841	19.1%
2023	18.87	1561^st	1891	17.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hempstead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.82	1073^rd	1137	5.6%
2019	27.99	1002^nd	1145	12.5%
2021	48.19	817^th	1177	30.6%
2022	30.76	981^st	1172	16.3%
2023	43.10	884^th	1182	25.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Hempstead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.79	1574^th	1784	11.8%
2019	25.11	1498^th	1810	17.2%
2021	15.74	1679^th	1829	8.2%
2022	14.60	1689^th	1837	8.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Hempstead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.53	1499^th	1803	16.9%
2019	26.02	1398^th	1824	23.4%
2021	17.91	1542^nd	1840	16.2%
2022	9.81	1699^th	1853	8.3%
2023	9.55	1727^th	1913	9.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Hempstead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	16.22	885^th	1013	12.6%
2019	22.52	810^th	1024	20.9%
2021	14.36	906^th	1020	11.2%
2022	15.32	913^th	1031	11.4%
2023	17.19	912^th	1069	14.7%

See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Hempstead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.18	1224^th	1691	27.6%
2019	28.97	1294^th	1714	24.5%
2021	21.69	1419^th	1743	18.6%
2022	16.89	1516^th	1762	14.0%
2023	13.86	1588^th	1820	12.7%

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Rank History for White students at Hempstead High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.40	1177^th	1539	23.5%
2019	13.84	1387^th	1526	9.1%
2021	39.95	958^th	1510	36.6%
2022	26.47	1194^th	1525	21.7%
2023	24.62	1240^th	1576	21.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Hempstead High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	152	145	1	20	n/a	n/a	n/a	318
1989	131	130	4	19	0	n/a	n/a	284
1990	136	101	3	27	0	n/a	n/a	267
1991	139	94	2	33	0	n/a	n/a	268
1992	138	105	2	51	0	n/a	n/a	296
1993	153	99	1	49	0	n/a	n/a	302
1994	153	111	2	65	0	n/a	n/a	331
1995	155	136	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	359
1996	155	136	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	359
1997	155	150	0	81	0	n/a	n/a	386
1998	114	154	0	92	0	n/a	n/a	360
1999	111	155	0	93	0	n/a	n/a	359
2000	119	147	0	94	0	n/a	n/a	360
2001	126	159	0	114	0	n/a	n/a	399
2002	138	158	0	118	0	n/a	n/a	414
2003	138	158	0	118	0	n/a	n/a	414
2004	131	149	2	160	0	n/a	n/a	442
2005	104	148	0	169	0	n/a	n/a	421
2006	91	129	0	152	2	n/a	n/a	374
2007	101	140	0	179	2	n/a	n/a	422
2008	74	146	0	151	1	n/a	n/a	372
2009	83	154	0	159	2	n/a	n/a	398
2010	93	142	1	168	2	n/a	n/a	406
2011	89	132	1	191	1	0	4	418
2012	89	118	2	196	1	0	4	410
2013	92	110	2	205	0	0	3	412
2014	90	103	1	225	0	0	6	425
2015	67	93	1	220	0	0	5	386
2016	86	105	3	247	0	0	2	443
2017	81	106	3	237	0	1	2	430
2018	64	105	5	236	1	1	3	415
2019	69	94	5	232	1	1	3	405
2020	66	83	3	240	0	1	2	395
2021	66	93	5	230	0	0	2	396
2022	70	99	3	268	0	0	2	442
2023	67	99	2	297	0	0	0	465

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hempstead High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	318	29.0	10.9	n/a
1989	284	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	267	21.0	12.7	n/a
1991	268	21.2	12.6	n/a
1992	296	23.2	12.7	36.5
1993	302	25.0	12.1	34.4
1994	331	24.6	13.5	36.6
1995	359	29.1	12.3	38.4
1996	359	29.1	12.3	38.4
1997	386	30.3	12.7	34.5
1998	360	33.8	10.7	40.3
1999	359	33.7	10.7	47.9
2000	360	33.6	10.7	48.3
2001	399	36.3	11.0	52.6
2002	414	33.8	12.2	53.4
2003	414	33.8	12.2	53.4
2004	442	34.5	12.8	55.4
2005	421	40.7	10.3	49.9
2006	374	36.2	10.3	47.1
2007	422	37.1	11.4	70.4
2008	372	35.6	10.4	68.5
2009	398	36.0	11.0	63.8
2010	406	39.2	10.3	63.3
2011	418	37.2	11.2	59.3
2012	410	34.2	11.9	64.6
2013	412	34.0	12.1	67
2014	425	37.5	11.3	61.9
2015	386	38.0	10.1	68.7
2016	443	35.0	12.6	71.8
2017	430	38.6	11.1	64.9
2018	415	43.1	9.6	74
2019	405	41.1	9.8	73.1
2020	395	42.9	9.2	75.7
2021	396	40.1	9.8	76
2022	442	37.0	11.9	80.8
2023	465	37.2	12.4	80.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hempstead High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	318	29.0	10.9	n/a
1989	284	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	267	21.0	12.7	n/a
1991	268	21.2	12.6	n/a
1992	296	23.2	12.7	36.5
1993	302	25.0	12.1	34.4
1994	331	24.6	13.5	36.6
1995	359	29.1	12.3	38.4
1996	359	29.1	12.3	38.4
1997	386	30.3	12.7	34.5
1998	360	33.8	10.7	40.3
1999	359	33.7	10.7	47.9
2000	360	33.6	10.7	48.3
2001	399	36.3	11.0	52.6
2002	414	33.8	12.2	53.4
2003	414	33.8	12.2	53.4
2004	442	34.5	12.8	55.4
2005	421	40.7	10.3	49.9
2006	374	36.2	10.3	47.1
2007	422	37.1	11.4	70.4
2008	372	35.6	10.4	68.5
2009	398	36.0	11.0	63.8
2010	406	39.2	10.3	63.3
2011	418	37.2	11.2	59.3
2012	410	34.2	11.9	64.6
2013	412	34.0	12.1	67
2014	425	37.5	11.3	61.9
2015	386	38.0	10.1	68.7
2016	443	35.0	12.6	71.8
2017	430	38.6	11.1	64.9
2018	415	43.1	9.6	74
2019	405	41.1	9.8	73.1
2020	395	42.9	9.2	75.7
2021	396	40.1	9.8	76
2022	442	37.0	11.9	80.8
2023	465	37.2	12.4	80.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hempstead High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,573 (11.4%)	$12,190 (88.6%)	$13,763
2020	$2,006 (14.1%)	$12,190 (85.9%)	$14,196
2021	$1,399 (9.1%)	$14,031 (90.9%)	$15,430

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hempstead High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1477^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1695^th of 1961 High schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hempstead High School)	28	8	20%
End of Course Algebra I (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))	37	15	22%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Hempstead High School)	35	26	9%
End of Course Biology (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))	35	26	9%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Hempstead High School)	24	27	3%
End of Course English I Reading (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))	24	27	3%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Hempstead High School)	24	24
End of Course English II Reading (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))	24	24
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Hempstead High School)	75	60	15%
End of Course U.S. History (Hempstead Independent School District (Isd))	74	60	14%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	405	465	14.8%
African American	94	99	5.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	232	297	28%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	69	67	2.9%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.1%	80.2%	7.1%

Schools Near Hempstead High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)		STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hempstead High School	Public	9-12	801 Donoho	Hempstead	77445	Waller County	Hempstead Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 826-3331	465	37	12.4	80.2%	67 (14.4%)	99 (21.3%)	297 (63.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.2	1715^th of 1987 public high schools	13.7%		13.5	1695^th of 1961 public high schools	13.6%	20	19.5	30.0	28.9	34.7	39.5							$15,430	$1,399	$14,031
Waller High School	Public	8-12	31213 Waller Spring Creek Rd	Waller	77484	Harris County	Waller Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 372-3654	2,639	160	16.5	61.8%	756 (28.6%)	293 (11.1%)	1,487 (56.3%)	26 (1.0%)	14 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	61 (2.3%)	38.3	1219^th of 1987 public high schools	38.7%		38.8	1203^rd of 1961 public high schools	38.7%	16	18.1	52.0	48.3	55.4	62.4							$10,175	$750	$9,425
Spicer Alter Educational Center	Public	5-12	822 W Meyer	Bellville	77418	Austin County	Bellville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 865-7095	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bellville High School	Public	9-12	850 Schumann Rd	Bellville	77418	Austin County	Bellville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 865-3681	698	49	14.2	37.2%	434 (62.2%)	56 (8.0%)	187 (26.8%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	54.5	825^th of 1987 public high schools	58.5%		55.7	776^th of 1961 public high schools	60.4%	49	22.8	64.1	62.6	70.7	64.9							$10,841	$1,010	$9,832
Trinity Charter School - Brenham Campus	Public, Charter	6-12	4150 Hwy 36	Brenham	77833	Washington County	Trinity Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 706-7566	38	6	6.6	92.1%	16 (42.1%)	7 (18.4%)	12 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)	12.1	1752^nd of 1987 public high schools	11.8%		28	1426^th of 1961 public high schools	27.3%	326	0.0	8.3	8.3	66.7		11.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$15,935	$4,927	$11,008

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Impact of COVID-19 on Hempstead High School

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